HD Flash Drive Camcorder Recommendation

Can anyone recommend a high quality prosumer HD flash-based video camera...roughly in the range of $250-350? I want to stick with a camera that is compatible with iMovie and FCP. I've checked the Apple site for compatibility concerns, but there still seems to be hundreds to pick from
I tried a Sony HDR-CX190, but the video was terrible and the sound pickup was awful. I was going to try the Canon Vixia HFR300, but I heard the battery was only 30 minutes, unless you bought a more expensive battery.
Am I expecting too much for this price range?  Will I need to higher in price? I use a JVC GY-HM150U at work, but don't need anything that high-end.
Any help is appreciated

I'm looking for something in this range as well. Willing to go a bit higher in the price range, if the quality is there. Seems to be a lot of junk on the market.

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    http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=426
    Yes, generally speaking, if an external drive or flash drive can be recognized by Windows XP, it should work in Windows Server 2003. However, there is no guarantee.
    If possible, I recommend that you plug the “unrecognized” drive to some other Windows Server 2003 computers to test whether it works. If the issue continues, I suggest that you contact the vendor or the drive for more details.
    By the way, what’s the version of Windows Server 2003 you used? Please update it to the latest service pack to check whether they works.
    Best Regards,
    Vincent Hu

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